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another option if for some reason the very generous offer from Andy52 doesn't work out is the local high school or community college metal shop. a mid grade student could braze that for you in 20 minutes. 15 for set up, 2 for brazing, 3 for cooling down.
You are correct pretty easy task, it's on its way to me and I'll post up a couple of photos of the job.
 
That is a nice looking pistol (grip work sets it off) and glad it’s going to be fixed by a generous member. Pics upon return required.
 
Update on the trigger guard. Now that I have it in hand I don't think brazing is the right way to go with this. The metal is a bit less than 1/16 and would get way too hot to braze it would just melt away.
So I'm going to use a high temp silver solder that has a tensile strength of 70,000 lbs. I don't have to heat it to brazing temps to make it flow.
 
Update on the trigger guard. Now that I have it in hand I don't think brazing is the right way to go with this. The metal is a bit less than 1/16 and would get way too hot to braze it would just melt away.
So I'm going to use a high temp silver solder that has a tensile strength of 70,000 lbs. I don't have to heat it to brazing temps to make it flow.
Thanks for the update ! I think the silver solder will do the job just fine.
 
Thanks for the info. Would you have a pic and part number you could share ?
I apologize for missing your request. The guard I needed was for a CVA Kentucky, yours is a CVA Hawken, and the two different. But I would bet you could find something similar to what you need at MBS, they have a lot of trigger guards to look through.

This is the Classic English with acorn finial (TGP-400-B) that was a very close match to the original CVA Kentucky guard in loop size and overall shape, after I got it all polished up and pretty.

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I apologize for missing your request. The guard I needed was for a CVA Kentucky, yours is a CVA Hawken, and the two different. But I would bet you could find something similar to what you need at MBS, they have a lot of trigger guards to look through.

This is the Classic English with acorn finial (TGP-400-B) that was a very close match to the original CVA Kentucky guard in loop size and overall shape, after I got it all polished up and pretty.

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No worries my friend. I do appreciate the info and part number.
One of our great members, andy52 is repairing my original triggerguard for me.
Have a great evening
Bill
 
Not knowing how long the guard has been broken I put it in a soaking acetone Saturday to remove any oil that might be imbedded in the crack.
Tomorrow we'll see how the pieces match up. I don't want to disturb the crack to much because I'll use it as a "key" to align the pieces.
 
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